This one day course explores the common forms of sexual violence and abuse across digital platforms such as webcam sex tourism, online grooming, sexual bullying and so-called ‘revenge porn’.

Each topic is covered in depth to increase knowledge of prevalence, impact and skills in dealing with each issue. Each section finishes with tips and techniques for supporting children and young people at risk of and affected by the different types of online and digital abuse covered.

This is an advanced level CPD training course suitable only for those with prior knowledge of child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Course outcomes and learning objectives

By the end of the course, you will have:

A greater understanding of the issues around online pornography, abusive videos and imagery, sexting, webcam abuse, sexual bullying and harassment online, ‘revenge porn’ and an awareness of some of the slang terms and acronyms used by young people online

An understanding of the laws surrounding the above issues and a greater awareness of online safety measures and protective factors that can be adopted by professionals and parents

Techniques for discussing difficult topics with parents and young people and the confidence to do this

An awareness of emerging digital technologies and how to safeguard young people

Ways to help prevent young people from becoming victims or perpetrators of digital sexual violence

Guidance for supporting young people following digital sexual violence and abuse online

Best practice guidance for responding if you suspect a young person is being abused online

Feedback for Digital Sexual Violence Training

“The training has helped us to reexamine our understanding of sexting” – Assistant Director of a CSE Project

“The course was useful in providing us with advice to pass on to parents about how they can protect their children online such as talking to them about webcam safety” – Parent Support Worker for an Addiction Service

“The training was great. I will no longer be afraid to talk to young people about porn and sexting and am more aware of the slang words that are being used” – CSE Support Worker

What are the benefits to attending our training?

All of our courses are CPD accredited

All of our trainers are highly skilled and experienced

All of our courses focus on deep learning, with practical/interactive learning backed up with academic theory and up-to-date research where relevant

Our training attracts professionals from different sectors all over the country so provides a good environment for networking, group work and learning from the experience of others

All our venues provide a good quality lunch and regular refreshments

Certificates are provided to all delegates who have successfully completed the full course within 3 weeks of completion of training

COURSE TIMES

COURSE STYLE

We use a mixture of slide presentation, video resources, case studies and small group work in each of our training sessions.

Cost

£99 + VAT – Early bird offer if booked more than 2 months prior to date of the course

£126 + VAT – Normal price

WHO WE’VE TRAINED

Since 2009, we’ve trained thousands of professionals all over the country in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors. If you would like to find out more about who we’ve trained or to request testimonials, please email info@safeandsoundgroup.org.uk

EVENT INFORMATION

On completion of the course delegates will receive a certificate and a Justwhistle electronic badge that can be displayed on their emails.

Information about the training including directions to the venue and parking will be sent after booking.

All of our training venues are booked with delegate accessibility in mind but if you have any specific requirements, please let us know.

If you would like more information about this course: Exploring and Responding to Digital Sexual Violence, or would like to discuss how this course can be tailored to your needs including your local safeguarding board’s CSE toolkit and referral process, please contact us by calling 01332 362 120 or emailing us.